Seven of Wands tarot card from the Rider Waite Smith deck
Hi Sagittarius sun and rising! Your tarot card theme for this month is the Seven of Wands. Fortune favors the brave my friend, and for the next few weeks, it’s all about standing your ground and defending your position.
This card is associated with the planet Mars and the zodiac sign of Leo, another fire sign. I find this interesting since we are in Leo season now. This month, Sagittarius, you might be facing some challenges or competition, but don’t worry – this card is upright for you, indicating that you’ve got the strength and determination to handle it, and most of you appear to have the upper hand.
Whatever is going on with you this month, you are encouraged to hold firm in your beliefs and not back down when things get tough. As the month progresses, you’ll find that your persistence pays off as long as you are assertive and clear regarding your boundaries.
The Seven of Wands theme can easily be applied to all the areas of your life. Whether this energy is presenting itself at your work or in your career, school, in your personal life, or this could be a goal or pursuit that is important to you. You may have some outright “haters” or others around you may be a little more subtle in their attempts to dampen your fire. This card reminds me of the “crabs in the barrel” euphemism. Which is when someone has the courage to take a chance and go for something, it’s invariable that there will be those less brave around us that are uncomfortable with our growth and will try to convince us to stay where we are. Similar to, when we see a crab trying to crawl out of a barrel and the others pull it back in.
But that is not enough to deter my adventure loving Sagittarius is it? Stand tall and don’t let others sway you from your path. This might mean having some tough conversations or making difficult decisions, but if you know in your heart that this is what you want, then trust that you’re doing what’s best for you. How boring the world would be if we were all the same.
This card can also reflect some tough competition around you. The previous message applies here too. Do your best and keep your goals front and center. Don’t let the others get to you. The next card after this one is the Eight of Wands, which signifies an opening of energies via swift action and communication. The Eight of Wands corresponds to your sign, Sagittarius and the dates associated with this card are August 23rd through September 1st. These dates may be of relevance for some of you. This opening up of energies encourages you to stay proactive and determined as soon you will overcome or push through this resistance that you are experiencing.
In your social life and relationships, the Seven of Wands suggests that you might need to set firmer boundaries with others. The character in this card is on the edge of a cliff, dealing with 6 other wands, indicating that it is important for you to protect your energy and not let anyone take advantage of your generosity. Say “no” once in a while. I’m not saying to shut others out, but honestly assess what is reasonable for you to handle, so that you’re not spreading yourself too thin.
If you are in a committed relationship, this card can indicate some challenges, or that a more equitable division of responsibilities may need to be addressed. Both of you must be willing to put down your wands and have a conversation. If you are single, you literally may be “fighting them off”. You can’t help that your fabulous! But if your love is getting a little out of hand, you may want to scale back.
Lastly Sagittarius, make sure to carve out some time for self-care and relaxation. You appear to be in battle-ready rode or at the minimum, burning the candle at both ends! This is quite the pace, consider taking a break to recharge when you can. Mercury is retrograde this month which tends to slow things down, so if the opportunity presents itself, take advantage of it and enjoy some well-earned leisure time.
Have a great month 